Q&A
What Impact Does Unused Sick Leave Have on My Annuity?
I plan on retiring with 42 years and 7 months of service in Jan 2017. I will have accumulated 2500 hours of sick leave balance at time of retirement. I am in CSRS, so I was wondering what the increase in my annuity, expressed as a percentage, above the 80% value, would be due to credit for sick leave.
Is There Critical Info My Financial Advisor Might be Missing?
I work with an advisor with whom I feel pretty comfortable but wonder if there is any critical info he might be missing because he rarely deals with federal employees. Is there something in particular I can ask him to check into, to make sure?
Why Are Some Wage Grade Employees Not Getting Money Owed to Them?
Why are some employees under the Federal Wage System not being paid the full amount they are owed?
Impact of LEO 'Bridge' on Federal Pension
I was employed in a law enforcement officer position and retired under FERS. I am collecting my annuity and the “bridge.” I have an opportunity to be hired in a non LEO, part time position in the federal government. I understand that the “bridge” will be affected by the earnings amount but will it affect my pension?
Is There a Rule That GS-9 and Above Employees Cannot Get Overtime?
I am curious if there is a rule/law that GS-9 and above cannot get overtime or comp time. Is there such a thing as a unwritten rule that a station can have to prevent this?
Retirement Planning Advice For Those Over 70
I’m over 70 and planning to retire in my late 70s. Are there one or two key things I should be looking at to start planning?
Can I Apply for Half of My Husband's Social Security While Waiting to Withdraw Mine?
I am planning to retire at age 63 and waiting to withdraw my Social Security until I reach age 66. While my husband is still working, can he withdraw his Social Security at age 64? Can I apply for half of his Social Security while I am waiting to withdraw my Social Security?
Promotion While On Pay Retention
OPM.gov gives examples of GS promotions while on retained pay using the 2 step rule. But how do you calculate a GS promotion step if your retained pay is already well above the amount computed using the 2 step rule?
Was My Personal Information Hacked… Or Not?
I recall reading that federal employees would be notified by June 30 whether or not their personal data had been compromised in the OPM data breaches, and if they received no notice, they could assume they were not compromised. Can you help me locate where I read this and how to determine the status of my personal information?
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